Security Access Control
Resume:
CHARLES A. GAEDTKE
Alexandria, VA 22310
email: **************@*****.***
Objective
A responsible position as a Security Technical Specialist
Qualifications
Design, procurement, installation, startup and maintenance of
electrical, security and process control systems for American
Embassies, power generation utilities, pulp and paper, petrochemical
and other process industries including development of security and
fire monitoring computer systems.
Special Skills
Eighteen years experience with Electrical and Instrumentation &
Controls for security and process control systems. Key leadership
role in projects from conceptual design to startup.
Proficient in the installation, maintenance and repair of security
systems. As a Foreign Service Security Technical Specialists (STS) and
a member of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security team I provided a safe
environment for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy worldwide. Work
requirements were varied and included managing projects, advising,
supervising and training personnel, supporting dignitary travel, and
exploring the use of new technology. Assisted in worldwide technical
security programs that provided protection for Department of State
facilities and personnel from technical espionage, acts of terrorism,
and crime. Also responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing
a vast array of complex technical security equipment such as alarms,
access control, networked CCTV systems, X-ray machines, explosive
detectors, vehicular and pedestrian access control systems, and metal
detectors. Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and
physical security including installing and repairing locks, safes,
vaults, security hard line doors, gates and barriers.
Lead and supported the engineering department in developing
procurement and instrument specifications, defining quality
requirements at cost effective levels, and specifying acceptance
criteria.
Technical skills include PLC, AUTOCAD, CATIA, Microsoft NT network
construction. Knowledge of computer applications in spreadsheets,
word processing, and graphics.
Strong communication and innovative problem solving skills. Work well
independently and in team environment.
Experience
5/02-7/11 United States Department of State
Washington, D.C.
American Embassy Seoul Korea
American Embassy Stockholm Sweden
American Embassy Baku Azerbaijan
(Top Secret clearance)
Charles A.
Gaedtke
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Experience (continued)
11/99-4/02 AT&T Wireless Services, Anaheim Hills, CA
6/98-10/98 Southern California Edison, San Clemente, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - MDM Engineering Corp.
3/97-6/98 Toshiba; Irvine, CA-Contractor
Contract agency - EDS
6/96-12/96 Computer Education Institute, Laguna Niguel, CA - MCSE
Certification Program
4/91-12/95 Southern California Edison, San Clemente, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - MDM Engineering Corp.
1/91-4/91 Pacific Gas & Electric, San Francisco, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - Altran Corp.
9/89-12/90 Southern California Edison, San Clemente, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - EBASCO Services (Raytheon Engineers &
Constructors)
6/89-8/89 Ralph M. Parsons Co., Pasadena, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - TTT(Pro Source)
9/86-6/89 Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Sacramento, CA -
Contractor
Contract agency - Cataract Inc.
1/86-7/86 Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA - Contractor
Contract agency - EBASCO Services (Raytheon Engineers &
Constructors)
7/85-12/85 Fluor Engineers, Western Power Division, Irvine, CA
Education
Quincy High School, Quincy, MA
Franklin Institute of Boston - Associate of Science Degree in
Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Computer Education Institute - Completed MCSE Certification Program
Other Information
United States Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge
Member of Instrument Society of America
Certified Novell Administrator
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